Stockybalboa Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Hi guys . So my front wheels are interfering with suspension. Trying to figure out how to post pics. I believe the wheels are 15x7 . The tires are 195/45r15. Stock 510 brakes. Do I need spacers or something? I'm assuming this is a common problem Quote Link to comment
nismo dr Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 You need to use a photo hosting site like photobucket for posting pics. http://community.ratsun.net/topic/691-how-to-post-pictures-and-keep-online-photo-albums/ 1 Quote Link to comment
INDY510 Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 What's the offset or backspacing? .... they're probably FWD wheels, and you'll need longer studs if you run spacers 1 Quote Link to comment
Rjawm Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 What's the offset or backspacing? .... they're probably FWD wheels, and you'll need longer studs if you run spacers You may need longer studs to run slip-on spacers. Bolt-on spacers may need to be ground down to clear the backside of the wheel mounting surface. General rule of thumb is to engage the same amount of thread as the thickness of the stud as a minimum of thread engagement. IE: 14mm stud means 14mm of thread engagement. Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 whats offset of the rims and if you have bumpsteer spacers? all can be a issue.bumbsteer will make the steering arm hit rim. to much PLUS offset tire or rim will hit the strut tube or the wheel weights hit the strut. 1 Quote Link to comment
Stockybalboa Posted June 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 The wheels came with the car so I have no idea what offset they are. Is there away to determine what offset they are? and they're in great condition so I Don't want to have to get new wheels if possible. Downloading photobuckt app now. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Seven inch can fit, even 9 inch but nine inch is very close. The PO obviously did not bother to research how to select a rim with the proper off set or back spacing. Off set positions the rim and the tire in towards the vehicle or out away from it. Too far out is almost unfixable. Too far in could be spaced outward but is not optimal as you may need to replace the studs with longer ones. Correct rim selection is the best, avoid making the car fit the rim. Quote Link to comment
Dolomite Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 I rike the rook of 195 on 7" rim, stretchy frush style. Seriously though you may be better off selling your rims and getting some that fit properly depending how badly they hit. Quote Link to comment
Rjawm Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 The wheels came with the car so I have no idea what offset they are. Is there away to determine what offset they are? All the info you need to figure out the offset. https://www.rsracing.com/TechWheel.aspx Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 are they sticking out of the fenders? if not get some spacers as a temporary fix. too much back spacing, they need a lower offset. also, as a weird option, try swapping fronts and rears and see if they sit any better. a lot of people run different offsets/widths on the rear tires. have heard story of a guy rotating his tires and having issues because of it before. just an idea Quote Link to comment
INDY510 Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 Looks like a 15x8 if that's a 195/45 ... probably slightly positive offset, so longer studs and spacers or different wheels ... or just raise the coilovers? Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 that's at droop indy, i don't know if raising the coilovers will do any good Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 I think he meant raise the collar. Droop or not will not change placement of wheel against strut. Post pic of face of wheel. Quote Link to comment
Stockybalboa Posted June 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 Thank you guys for all the input! Srry crazy day. I'll try and respond tomorrow lol Quote Link to comment
Dolomite Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 I'd get infinity j30 wheel studs and a 1/4" spacer and Bob's your uncle. At least you could drive it while deciding what to do. Quote Link to comment
INDY510 Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 Looks like it might be hitting the coilover adjuster perch. The wheels are Enkei Apache II's: either a 15x7 +38 or 15x8 +25 or 15x8 +0 .... kinda looks like the +0 judging by the poke Quote Link to comment
Stockybalboa Posted June 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 The wheels do spin freely . The lip of the rim is not touching btw Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 Spacer will get you away from the strut.. but isn't gonna help with that poke. 1 Quote Link to comment
INDY510 Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 The wheels do spin freely . The lip of the rim is not touching btw then it's a 15x8 +0 .... and all you have to do is raise your coilovers a few turns Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 Go to a shorter spring with same spring rate. Most of those coils will stack when on the ground. Cut the bottom 6 coils off!!! Raise the adjusters above the side wall. Quote Link to comment
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